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Our Mission

Topsham Public Library’s mission is to be a community center for all ages. Libraries are places of lifelong learning that are directly tied to a community’s quality of life. The Topsham Public Library provides residents of all ages with books, informational resources, technology and services to stimulate growth and enrichment while serving as a center of study and community activities.

Topsham Public Library is proud to present a plethora of materials, programs and services for adults. See what new items we have added to the collection on our new books and more page, check out programs and events and the services we provide. Need information or have a question about our adult services? Contact Emma here.

How Can You Help? Advocate!

There are many ways you can help us! One of the best ways you can support the library is by word of mouth. If you have a new neighbor, tell them all about your library. Let town selectmen know how much you appreciate what Topsham Public Library offers and come to town meeting to support our budget. Our patrons are the reason we exist and our strongest advocates. You can give in many ways. Contact Dave to discuss donating or volunteering.

The Collection

We have over 45,000 items in our collection (not including all the items available through interlibrary loan). Most of these items are available for free with your library card. The collection includes online resources and in library materials. In addition to this, we also offer Family Museum and Park Passes and you can even check out the more unusual items in our collection, including fishing rods (we're right by the river!), binoculars and our brand new telescope!

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Posts Categorized: The Pantry

You know her as the Barefoot Contessa. She has a series of cookbooks, and I had heard of her, but I had never tried one of her recipes and the way Dave talks about her, I knew it should be sooner rather than later. Garten, not only has written numerous cookbooks, but also hosts cooking… Read more »

This month’s cookbook review is by Lynne Morgan. Lynne is the Circulation Manager at Topsham Public Library and enjoys all things food. ORCS AND DRAGONS AND ELVES: OH MY!! So who would have thought when my son was battling orcs, elves, dragons and mages online that it would lead to cooking!! Well, that’s exactly why… Read more »

I was intrigued when I first saw The Homemade Pantry by Alana Chernila. It is a cookbook full of recipes for foods “you can stop buying and start making”. Do you like Twinkies? You can make them at home! Pop Tarts, Peanut Butter Cups, and Oreos are just some of the treats Chernila has adapted… Read more »

There is a Gelato Fiasco cookbook!! When I saw it, I knew I had to try it! But the folks at Gelato Fiasco can rest assured, I won’t be posing a threat to their success! Along the way, my gelato turned chewy, and believe me chewy gelato is yucky, but it was worth trying and… Read more »

My niece, Kelsee, loves to cook. She’s adventurous in the kitchen and up for anything. Though we live in different states now, there was a time when we lived together, so we have a small group of common friends and aquaintances. Anyway, long story short, she was telling me about a recipe for chocolate cake… Read more »

I have a confession to make. I love boxed macaroni and cheese. Within 10 minutes I can enjoy a strangely orange with unnaturally small noodles goop. I’m not even picky about the brand – Kraft, Hannaford, Annie’s. I’ll eat them all. I’ll eat them all and enjoy it! I will however, from time to time,… Read more »

Breakfast is big at my house. We love breakfast for breakfast, lunch, and supper. Now that my children are older, we forego the turkey dinner and cook a big breakfast on Thanksgiving morning, so that everyone can get where they need to be. At the circulation desk, I noticed The Art of Breakfast: How to… Read more »

One of the pleasant surprises I have experienced since working in a library, is the plethora of cookbooks. I don’t know why I hadn’t thought of this resource before, but I hadn’t. Another little tidbit I’ll let you in on: the staff at Topsham Public Library talks a lot about food. From good places to eat… Read more »

Joy of the Pen, our annual writing competition, is now open for submissions! Find the guidelines and application form here.